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Accreditation to Issue Radiofrequency Spectrum Certificates - Australian Government

Description

You will require this accreditation if you intend to act as a radiocommunications certifier. A radiocommunications certifier is authorised to issue:

  • frequency assignment certificates (FAC)
  • certificates that state the operation of a radiocommunications transmitter under a spectrum licence is compliant with regulations
  • interference impact certificates (IIC).

Service type

Licence

A licence defines the need to obtain recognition / certification and registration to undertake a certain business activity.

Eligibility requirements

To be eligible to receive this accreditation, you must provide:

  • your personal details
  • details of your educational qualifications and relevant work experience
  • details of all referees for the application
  • a Deed of Indemnity with your application.

You must hold an Associate Diploma granted by an Australian or New Zealand TAFE institution, a significant component of which relates to radiofrequency communications. You may also hold an equivalent qualification including:

  • a comparable overseas qualification recognised by the National Office of Overseas Skills Recognition
  • a competency assessment
  • relevant experience and training that would be acceptable for a technical appointment with the Australian Public Service.

Duration

As specified

Fees

Fees Details for this service in table format.

Task Type Business Structure Amount Description
Apply Application All $546.00

General Licensing Accreditation. Fees for 2024-25
Apply Application All $286.00

Specific Licensing Accreditation. Fees for 2024-25

Act(s) name

Radiocommunications Act 1992 Australian Government

Regulation(s) name

Radiocommunications (Accreditation Prescribed Certificates) Principles 2014 Australian Government

Administering agency

Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts

Australian Communications and Media Authority

Communications Infrastructure

Contact details

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